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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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